Kramer Assault 220FR Electric Guitar

Sporting a pair of high-output Alnico V humbuckers and a Floyd Rose, the Kramer Assault 220FR is a great choice for those looking for an affordable shredder.

Overall User Ratings (based on 10 ratings)
  • Overall:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted February 26, 2023 by a customer from gmail.com

"Solid build/Strong comfortable neck!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Was very impressed with the quality of this guitar out-of-the-box! The only setup I had to do was lower the action on the tremolo bridge. I have not changed the strings yet I am playing the ones that came with it and they are in good shape. I would recommend putting a good set of strings on any guitar when bought new as there is no telling how long they have been on there and the quality of the strings seem to be very low of course which is standard industry practice. The guitar plays so well and is so comfortable and solid no fretwork was necessary whatsoever the action is as low as you could possibly get without getting any kind of interference when you play clean and all notes are very recognizably clean and the report is good! I have not seen any guitar or played one like this ever before. The neck has a classical feel to it for it is wide but yet very comfortable for a small hand. I'm thinking of buying another one to have them both because they are so amazingly good I can use the second as a backup and eventually change out the pickups for different sounds from each guitar. The dive bombing action is great and does stay in tune which amazed me considering it is a Kramer stamped Floyd rose brand tremelo not the 1000 Floyd rose standard. I can honestly say this is my favorite guitar I have ever experience so far up to par with the Gibson Les Paul in the feel and quality in my honest opinion. I did not expect to get this at this price point I suggest grab me one or two of these before they're not available anymore! Guitarist Singer/Songwriter 53 years
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Submitted April 29, 2023 by Lora P in Holiday, FL

"Awesome Kramer Assault 220FR"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This is my second one. A little bit different than my other one which is about 6 years old. My other one has a gloss neck. The new model has a satin. I prefer gloss because that is what I a used to. But they are both great guitars! Came setup decent! Big E is a tad bit high, but I will setup the action myself when I feel like it. The fretboard is a bit wider than the older model I have. Not bad but it is different. But really this is a Great Guitar for the money. I paid $303 for the older one about 6 years ago. But even today the guitar is under $400. And it is a Professional grade Guitar! I highly recommend buying one. Manufacturer support I will give it 5 stars to keep the rating up. I think they should make that part of the review optional.
Sound
Great Fret work! No sharp edges! The sound is similar to the 80`s Dirty Fingers Humbuckers. The guitar is thinner than a Gibson Les Paul. But very well built. Actually it plays better than most of the Les Puls I have owned. When I purchased my first Kramef Assault I was Amazed! The only down side would be the cheaper Floyd Rose. But it appears it coud be upgraded. The Guitar build quality would definitely merit doing so. This is a heck of a guitar for the price!

Musical Background:

43 years Pro.

Musical Style:

Rock
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Submitted May 24, 2023 by a customer from gmail.com

"Had to dress frets"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Took a while to set up, had 3 high frets but once I got it set up (.75 mm at the 12th fret is awesome. I love it, drop D and heavy metal all the way baby
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Submitted August 6, 2023 by a customer from gmail.com

"THIS IS "GIBSON USA BUILD QUALITY" dang near!!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This guitar packs a punch. Love the neck and it's flat, big, and a chunch to gain ahold of....I love it!! This came setup out of the box, tuned, ready to rock. Frets and intonation and everything about this guitar is better than man $900 evh wolfgang I recently bought. Wolfgang neck is too small for my hands I'm selling it and buying another 220 assault!
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Submitted April 14, 2024 by Jeremy Swafford in Ball Ground, GA

"Awesome guitar !"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Kramer/Gibson knocks it out if the park once again ! My wife ordered me the FR 220 in black with red binding and after I set the action and intonation to my liking, holy Kramer Batman ! This guitar is stellar for the price. Grab one before they are gone ! You will not regret it ! Heather/Jeremy Swafford

Musical Background:

Formally trained vocalist and self taught musician of 30 yrs.

Musical Style:

Any genre that revolves around rock !
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Submitted April 27, 2024 by a customer from GMAIL.COM

"Kramer assault 220 Black with Red Inlay"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I lucked up and got the last Black 220 that the sales rep. could get shipped out from the factory. Took me 4 years to get this Kramer, I had been watching and checking with the music store to see when they would come through again after the long wait I finally got my hands on one. Well worth the wait, I am as happy as I can be, lives up to all my expectations. Changed strings as soon as I got it and lowered the action and set intonation. That is all the work that was required, I knew that I would have to do this even before I got the guitar. Love it like to get me a white so I have both. Yes I believe I will be ordering the white that is how much I like the Assault 220 FR. Hope this was helpful and I am more than sure that whoever has one is more than pleased. Thanks, have a blessed and beautiful day
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Submitted June 20, 2024 by a customer from gmail.com

"Kramer Assult 220 FR black & red"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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The most awesome ax I've purchased lately fit and finish from the Zinc tuning heads and hot pickups to the licensed Floyd Rose for under $400.00? I own over 40 guitars and basses over $5,000.00 on down and the 220 rivals many of them.
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Submitted June 12, 2023 by a customer from gmail.com

"FK YEAH"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Holy smoke this guitar plays perfectly sounds badass and looks sexy too. She’s got it all and she’s not even expensive! Love at first feel ;)
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Submitted June 9, 2023 by a customer from gmail.com

"FK YEAH"

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Holy smoke this guitar plays perfectly sounds badass and looks sexy too. She’s got it all and she’s not even expensive! Love at first feel ;)
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Submitted June 7, 2024 by a customer from gmail.com

"Excellent Value"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This guitar has been a real shock. Everything about it has exceeded expectations. Even the Kramer floyd is working flawlessly. Kinda ticks me off the money I have spent on more expensive guitars that have multiple issues.
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